IT'S A HARD...WEIGHT LOSS!

LYNNPETTY93 · March 2011

Hi!
Weight loss is a hard commitment isn't it. I've been doing the same mumbo jumbo line dance for years.
It's hard losing weight. People say it's not. It's the commitment that is hard.And you know what.. They are so right.

I've been at this for over 16 years.I lose weight and I gain it back.And I'm not talking. 10 or 20 pounds here...
I'm talking about 70-128 pound here. Yeah! It's hard... And it's even harder when you gain it back.
Most of it, some of it, and in most case..... All with a little more.

I wasn't an over weight child. I was a very active child. Heavy into weight training, and I still lift weights. I know the ends and out to fitness and weight loss.. I also know how to help people lose there weight. But when it comes to me..
It becomes very hard. I have all the tools I need. And weight loss is still hard for me. It got harder as I got older to lose the weight. And to think.. I have all the things I need right at my finger tips.

But weight loss is hard. Only to those who are weak and lacking.. I lack in a lot of area's, and getting there has become one of them. I have it all.. Everything thing you could think of.. But who would have thought... Me-Me out of all people would be struggling with weight loss.. My cousin says to me. You are a health nut.. You got a degree in nutrition and PE and you are still struggling with this.

YES! I am still struggling with weight loss.. STILL at 33 years old, even with all the tools.
I can help anyone, but when it comes to my own advice, and what I know.. I guess I have little faith in what I'm preaching..
But weight loss is hard. It really is.. But I have to keep on pushing.

B2BB · March 2011

It's is hard, cuz there is no magic pill like we hoped. its,about making changes that you can stick with and gradually progress. I've been at it for over 11 years and I'm still learning. Add me on fb, burns2bbeautiful, the more support the better. I find that who I surround myself with either will make or break my goals. No matter how strong I am alone, if someone around me us constantly eating cake I'm gonna give in and eat cake, ya know?!?

Markie70 · March 2011

Wow, I like your honesty.
I have a daughter who is a nutrionist and I am heavy. I wouldn't listen to anyone, until my husband of 49 years of marriage, had a stroke, 4 weeks ago.
He is recovering real well, I made up my mind finally not to wait for me to have a stroke as well, and listened to my daughter who put both of us on a very workable life changing program.
My husband has lost 20 lbs, I have lost 10 (to-morrow).
I hope this helps you motivate a little, just know many people love you, BE THERE FOR THEM, by looking after YOU.
Hugs,
Markie70

LYNNPETTY93 · March 2011

Thank you both for your replies.. Markie70 & B2BB
I'm struggling with weight loss more and more.
I did 40 days of juicing and light eating, and everything was "perfect".
I had 8 pound in my grasp, but I messed it up with a family event, and weekend eating.
2 weekends in a row.. It's like a trigger and when you turn it on. It's hard to shut it off.
It's hard, and I'm pushing the button.

I've lost 86 pounds by 09 just to regain 60 of those pounds back in 09
I don't want to even think about when I lost 128 and how quickly my divorce put the weight back on.
But it really makes you think... It's not hard losing weight. I have to clear that up.
It's the emotional damage, baggage, and all the other issues.
Issues that turns "me" into a binge eater and emotional eater..
OR! I haven't had you in a long time eater..

And now that I think about it. That mess was nasty. Every bite was nasty..
And now.. I don't think I can go to another fast food place again.
Losing weight isn't hard. It's changing your habits.. That's hard...

MissDwood · March 2011

Dont be discouraged!!! I feel like giving up almost everyday to go back to my life full of brownies, cakes, and pasta, but we have to realize what is more important! Enjoying the taste of the wonderful foods we love or just trying to live healthier and feel better about ourselves. I feel like its a constant war because when i'm looking at that cake it looks so good lol, but then when I go put on my jeans its a different story. I find myself thinking "what in the hell am i doing to myself!" I try to use it as motivation when I'm working out, but I think it will always a struggle. I believe in the end that we'll win thought

Markie70 · March 2011

He girl, if I can do it, so can you. I don't have a lot of willpower, but now after having lost 9 lbs. I am determend to lose more.
I try not to eat junk (eventhough I love ice cream and salty stuff) my mouth is watering as I speak.
Why don't you check my diary and we can exchange idea's.
I am of to bed now, night night an other day to-morrow.

EricJonrosh · March 2011

.. It's like a trigger and when you turn it on. It's hard to shut it off.
It's hard, and I'm pushing the button.
.....
But it really makes you think... It's not hard losing weight. I have to clear that up.
It's the emotional damage, baggage, and all the other issues.
Issues that turn "me" into a binge eater and emotional eater..
....
Losing weight isn't hard. It's changing your habits.. That's hard...

Word. Preach it.

hemlock2010 · March 2011

Hey, Lynn, I just want to say thanks for putting that into words so beautifully. I'm not a poet the way you are, but everything you say is what I feel. The weight comes off so easily . . . when the stars are aligned, when life isn't trying to crush me, when I don't need chocolate just to get through another day. It's not losing it that's hard, but I hadn't really realized that until I read your posts. Thanks.

I hope you'll write more.

WolffEarl · March 2011

Hi there Lynn
For a second there I thought you somehow had gotten into my brain and were talking about me. Active child, lots of exercising, not overweight, a bit of weight lifting and yet, once married, kids, work, boom the pounds came on, finally exercise, got fit again feel great and boom, back to the "packing on the pounds", and once more and once more. Yet, while I exercise and am getting fit, feeling great and than somehow, somewhere the commitment fades. (SO pls get out of my head:) I think the part for me that I am hoping to do RIGHT this time is not to think of this weightloss/fitness journey as road trip with an end in sight (i.e. lose x amount of weight, then quit) but instead a daily focus. So it becomes a "Today I will eat well and treat my body to the exercise it deserves and craves" and do this everyday until I finally call it quits, hopefully many many moons from now. At 49 I should be smart enough to realize these simple things but it is amazing how difficult in can be to learn those simple lessons.

kwardklinck · March 2011

I think MFP makes it easy. It tells you how much to eat based on your activity. It may be hard to resist certain treats but yeah it's a choice. I admit, I've been up and down with this weight loss thing but it's so much easier to lose 5 pounds than 30 pounds. So, once I hit my goal, I know I'm not done. I still have to eat right and I have to exercise. I have to keep an eye on my weight and remember that it's easier to lose 5 pounds than 30 pounds. It's a lifestyle not a diet.

BabyDuchess · March 2011

Thank you both for your replies.. Markie70 & B2BB
I'm struggling with weight loss more and more.
I did 40 days of juicing and light eating, and everything was "perfect".
I had 8 pound in my grasp, but I messed it up with a family event, and weekend eating.
2 weekends in a row.. It's like a trigger and when you turn it on. It's hard to shut it off.
It's hard, and I'm pushing the button.

I've lost 86 pounds by 09 just to regain 60 of those pounds back in 09
I don't want to even think about when I lost 128 and how quickly my divorce put the weight back on.
But it really makes you think... It's not hard losing weight. I have to clear that up.
It's the emotional damage, baggage, and all the other issues.
Issues that turns "me" into a binge eater and emotional eater..
OR! I haven't had you in a long time eater..

And now that I think about it. That mess was nasty. Every bite was nasty..
And now.. I don't think I can go to another fast food place again.
Losing weight isn't hard. It's changing your habits.. That's hard...

I was an emotional eater for most of my life and I gained a whole other person because of it and it wasn't until I came face to face with what was triggering those issues that I was able to once and for all work on me and my weight. My weight was really just a side issue, I had to fix me first and when I did that I was able to start a healthy lifestyle and start losing weight. Each to their own but I would definitely discourage anyone from "diets" or quick fixes; a healthy lifestyle, including exercise, portion control and healthy eating is the answer to all weight issues as well as realizing that we are in this for the long haul and it does get easier as you go along. One day, one meal, one decision at a time and if you fall off the "wagon," know that it's okay and just get back up and dust yourself off and keep looking forward, never backward. I wish you well and I know just like me, that you can do this.....seek the help you need to deal with your emotions and why they are triggers for you and the rest will fall into place. You deserve to be the best you can be for yourself! Much love to you....

LYNNPETTY93 · March 2011

Earl, I'm not trying to get into your head, but it's funny how one person's emotions and feeling can be part of someone else thoughts and feelings. Weight loss has always been an emotional battle for me. Taking the weight off. OH! Once it starts to roll.. It's hard to stop it, but the moment.... You lose your balance... And I have.. It's hard to get back on.

Really... How many times must I slip and fall??? I've been slipping for years, and it's been my own personal battle with a host of friends who has always supported me, and reached down to pull me back up. But I know... It's all about 1 day at a time. I have a friend who is a trainer in track and field who has weight issues as well. She tells me all the time. It's our way of thinking.

No, I don't think of this as a "DIET" I think of this as a "LIFESTYLE CHANGE CHALLENGE."

LYNNPETTY93 · March 2011

Thanks for all your comments & advice on this post.

Weight loss has always. I mean always been my personal battle since the age of 23.
Losing and gainning has been number 1 on my list. I'm down in pounds one year, and I'm up again.
It's like a rollar coaster ride. You roll with it or you coast. Right now.. I'm coasting, and the downward shift isn't that good.
But I'm slowing down with the coaster ride, and trying to gain control of the speed.

I feel in order to make this a successful "gain" in my life. I need to be one with myself, and not one with the food.
The triggers and everything that goes on within the cycle of weight loss.

It's funny. I told a co worker... When I'm on a life changing cycle.. I'm spinning out of control.
I start off strong, committed, and ready to kick "azz" and take names.
Then here comes the BOOM and where am I. Standing in the dust still at the starting line.
But the good thing about this journey is this..

I'm talking about it. I'm opening up to my family and friends.
And they aren't trying to hold me accountable. NO!
And the reason why I say that is because of this..
My friend said...
You have to hold your ownself accountable, because we won't be a part of your failure.
It's all about you and where you want to stand within your success, and that right there is some good advice.

LaJauna · March 2011

Hi!
Weight loss is a hard commitment isn't it.
But weight loss is hard. It really is.. But I have to keep on pushing.

In another support group online there is a popular quote:

Losing weight is hard.
Being Fat is hard.
Choose your hard.

christina0089 · March 2011

So very true!! I too can and have helped so many with their struggles and yet here I am in the same tired boat as you..drifting in and out of one weight loss struggle after the next! Today is day one for me and I am hoping this beginning will be the last beginning.. and that I will be able to say I did it! I helped myself! I hope the same for you and everyone else dealing with this same struggle.. Good luck!

IT'S A HARD...WEIGHT LOSS!

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